Jerry comments on Romo

[Ultra Warrior]

I don't think Jerry understands yet how much damage that interception in Washington did to Romo among the fanbase. If he really plays even five extra years, it wouldn't surprise me to eventually see the stadium 60-70 percent full.

I had no problem with the INT. He had pressure in his face & the Skins made a great play on the ball. It happens. Had the defense held the Skins to a FG, Romo gets a second shot to win that game. They didn't, so he gets all the heat.

 

[rags747]

Yep I'm down with a blockbuster deal for Manziel next year...lets see how he does on the field next year.

 

[Fletch]

I don't want a project. I want a tail-kicking top five draft choice, like a real team would do.

So we should go 4-12 or worse to get that top 5 guy you're speaking of? Or maybe mortgage our draft for seasons to come to get that guy... like "real teams", right?

Gotcha.

 

[KB1122]

So we should go 4-12 or worse to get that top 5 guy you're speaking of? Or maybe mortgage our draft for seasons to come to get that guy... like "real teams", right?

Gotcha.

Yes.

Does Indianapolis seem sorry that they did so?

 

[KB1122]

I'm shocked that it didn't actually do more damage. It's pretty much been the same group of perpetually-dissatisfied over here who've had much to say about it this off season, so far. And the vast majority of the fan base is in favor of upgrading offensive positions around Romo to address some of the shortcomings. All-in-all, I think Romo's in pretty high regard by most Cowboy fans.

And I'd be shocked to see Cowboys Stadium 60% full. That's not going to ever happen.

You're mistaking CZ for the entirety of the fan base, IMO. Not that he can't win the fans back. But I think people actually know what he brings.

If the Cowboys don't go to the playoffs this next year or the next, then they will have a team with an aging qb that hasn't gone to the playoffs in five years with four years left on his contract. 60 might be a little low. But 70? I could see that.

 

[Fletch]

Yes.

Does Indianapolis seem sorry that they did so?

Sorry guy. Do not want to suffer like that just to pick a QB that may or may not work out. Can't miss guys like Luck don't just grow on trees.

It would be more satisfying to find the next Russell Wilson in rounds 2-4.

 

[jjktkk]

I could live with that. I would love to see that USC kid here but this year, to manys priorities. So next year it would half to be like a blockbuster deal to get the merchandise worthy JOHNNY MANZIEL who would love to cash in and be the futture of the Cowboys.

You mens here agree, yes?

This would even give the owners of Jerry Voo doo dolls on here a reason to get excited imho.

 

[jjktkk]

Yes.

Does Indianapolis seem sorry that they did so?

Do you realize, pardon the pun, how lucky Indy was to have two franchise qbs rated one and two at the top of the 2012 draft to choose from? That doesn't happen very often.

 

[Idgit]

You're mistaking CZ for the entirety of the fan base, IMO. Not that he can't win the fans back. But I think people actually know what he brings.

If the Cowboys don't go to the playoffs this next year or the next, then they will have a team with an aging qb that hasn't gone to the playoffs in five years with four years left on his contract. 60 might be a little low. But 70? I could see that.

I guess we'll see once he's extended. Even the local radio coverage I've heard seems to have an accurate perspective on Tony Romo.

 

[ufcrules1]

You're mistaking CZ for the entirety of the fan base, IMO. Not that he can't win the fans back. But I think people actually know what he brings.

I agree with this ^. Also, it wasn't just the one interception that pushed people over the edge, it was 3 interceptions and every one of them his fault. This, after playing well in the previous games leading up to the "high pressure" game. Why did he play so well in the games before and then choke when the division and playoffs were on the line? That game sealed his legacy in the minds of many Cowboys fans. Even some of his biggest supporters.

If Jerry signs him to 5+ years, it will be a huge mistake. He treats Romo and other players like family instead of running a business.

 

[DFWJC]

The problem isn't waiting. The problem is if you resign Romo now, then you aren't waiting till next year. You are waiting AT LEAST 3 years, before you even start thinking about the position again.

Jerry has made it clear they don't want Romo to play on a one year deal, so it looks like we've already called our shot - so to speak.

Jerry may be a lot of things, but he's not disloyal. He's not going to talk up Romo like this and then draft a QB anyway. He probably doesn't even want to risk hurting Romo's feelings in that way.

I know it's a stretch when discussing Jerry, but teams like new England and Green Bay do not wait to draft a QB if the value is there--and they have better QBs than we have.

But I agree that this is not a great year to grab one unless it's very late and the value is too good to pass up. I'm not very fond of this class as a whole.

 

[Kevinicus]

80-85? If it is a 6 or 7 year deal, you might want to add 30-40 million to that.

 

[LatinMind]

Yeah. If they drop him they can string together some 3-13s and get some better draft picks. Maybe speed up the healing process.

I do think no way they sign him for 6-7 years. That would be silly

Why would it be silly? Just cause they sign him for 6-7 doesnt mean he will play them. I can see Romo in Dallas for 4-5 more yrs. Tops

 

[DMAC]

Yeah, all those 5-11 seasons we went through before Romo were so much better. Carter, Hutchinson, Vinny and Bledsoe. Ahhh...those were the days.

Whats the difference between 5-11 and 8-8? Oh yeah, we get worse draft position at 8-8.

 

[DFWJC]

Whats the difference between 5-11 and 8-8? Oh yeah, we get worse draft position at 8-8.

Except you left out 13-3 and 11-5 and a couple of 9-7s

 

[The Quest for Six]

Tom Brady just signed an extension for 3 years/27 million.....if that's what Brady signed for, Romo needs to take a pay cut..

 

[SWG9]

The problem isn't waiting. The problem is if you resign Romo now, then you aren't waiting till next year. You are waiting AT LEAST 3 years, before you even start thinking about the position again.

Jerry has made it clear they don't want Romo to play on a one year deal, so it looks like we've already called our shot - so to speak.

Jerry may be a lot of things, but he's not disloyal. He's not going to talk up Romo like this and then draft a QB anyway. He probably doesn't even want to risk hurting Romo's feelings in that way.

Don't kid yourself; we're headed towards an exact repeat of the post Aikman years. When the wheels come off Romo, they're going to come off fast. If we don't have a contingency plan in place, look forward to another 3-4 years in the QB wasteland.

 

[Nightman]

Tom Brady just signed an extension for 3 years/27 million.....if that's what Brady signed for, Romo needs to take a pay cut..

Wow, I just read the article. It lowers his cap hits by $15m over the next 2 years. That's a team friendly deal for sure. Brady, "That's not what makes me happy. In this game, the more one player gets, the more he takes away from what others can get. Is it going to make me feel any better to make an extra million, which, after taxes, is about $500,000? That million might be more important to the team.''

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[DFWJC]

Tom Brady just signed an extension for 3 years/27 million.....if that's what Brady signed for, Romo needs to take a pay cut..

People can say what they want about Brady, but he is taking way less than he could get on the open market....again.
Of course, this deal provides guaranteed dollars until he is over 40 years old.

His last deal was done about the same time/age that Romo is doing this upcoming one. That deal was for very large numbers but still not the market buster it could have been.

 

[Cowboy_Shawn]

I don't want a project. I want a tail-kicking top five draft choice, like a real team would do.

So do I and I believe eventually we'll have to burn a 1st round pick if we want a star QB. My comment about taking a stab at one in the late rounds is not to say we should go the cheap route to find Romo's replacement. The comment means that I wouldn't mind seeing us use a 5th round pick or later on a QB because occasionally teams luck into a hidden gem with those late picks.

But as I mentioned, we're likely going to have to spend a first round pick if we want a real QB. Look around the league. Most of the productive QBs were taken with 1st or 2nd round picks. So I'm not a delusional guy who believes we can fill the most important position in team sports with cheap labor.

Only idiots like Jerry Jones think you can get away with cheap labor at QB.